Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for the MitySOM-5CSx from Critical Link

Critical Link, a company specializing in embedded solutions, is dedicated to quality. Critical Link’s system-on-modules are used in key applications such as medical, scientific, industrial, transportation, defense and telecommunications, to name a few. Aspects such as performance, longevity and quality hold major significance to Critical Link.

Application of MitySOM-5CSx Module

One example of Critical Link’s commitment can be demonstrated in the results of testing carried out on the MitySOM-5CSx by one of its customers.

The SOM system integrates a number of components such as memory subsystems, the Altera Cyclone V System on Chip, which is a single or dual hard-core Cortex-A9 application processor incorporated with FPGA fabric, and onboard power supplies. The system is utilized in those applications where high throughput is needed.

The client who provided the test results to Critical Link is from the transportation sector and has been using the MitySOM-5CSx in its positive train control system. The SOM is known to be a mission-critical system.

While performing the test, the client explored different cases of applications, where the MitySOM-5CSx system would be installed, and ultimately modeled the following environments:

• An indoor wayside or a non-air-conditioned technical room
• An air-conditioned technical room
• An outdoor wayside

Conclusion

A number of assumptions went into these tests; however, depending on these outcomes it can be safely said that the MitySOM-5CSx system exhibits a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 100 years. Critical Link was happy that its MitySOM-5CSx was able to achieve this MTBF effectively.

This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Critical Link LLC.

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